Hendrickson questionable for Thursday with hip issue vs Steelers

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers after exiting Sunday’s loss to the Green Bay Packers with a back injury that was later characterized on the team's injury report as a hip issue. Hendrickson did not participate in any of Cincinnati's three practices this week and was officially listed as a nonparticipant for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday before being downgraded to questionable on the final report. The Bengals will make a decision on his availability after the pregame warmup, the team said.

Hendrickson left the Week 6 loss in the third quarter and did not return. He has four sacks this season and led the NFL with 17.5 sacks in 2024. The veteran has been a Pro Bowler in each season since joining the Bengals and is the focal point of Cincinnati's pass rush. Through six games this year he has been credited with four sacks, three tackles for loss, eight quarterback hits, 15 total tackles and one forced fumble, according to team statistics.

The Bengals will receive at least some depth on the edge if rookie Shemar Stewart is cleared to play. Stewart, who has missed time with an ankle...